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Musical Courier 1893-07-01: Vol 27 Iss 695, 1893
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1ally brilliant and musical, and I shall be much surprised if they do not carry off the diploma of honor.
3The opening triple trio, "Chorus of the Winds," by Beck, was exquisitely sung, with a precision of tone and attack most surprising. All the other numbers were above the ordinary, the closing chorus, "Angel Chorus," from Reinecke's "The Enchanted Swans," being really magnificently done. The "Philharmonic Club," of Topeka, Kan., brought a highly improving day to a close with some neat piano numbers by Miss Celeste Nellis, viz., Novellette, op. 21, No. 1, of Schumann, "The Flower Seeker" of Kelley, and "Cascade du Chaudron," by Bendel.
5I shall notice the fourth day of the Amateur Congress in my next letter, as I have to go to mail to-night. Taken all in all, this first and surprisingly excellent galaxy of recitals, given entirely by amateur ladies, has demonstrated beyond a doubt that the musical interests of our country are to be tenderly fostered by the fair sex in the future, and when I say that about 400 artists' recitals are brought about by these clubs in the course of one year, it will be readily conceded that the ladies cut no small figure in the propagation of the higher class of music throughout the land.
7The audiences have been very large throughout, and in concluding it is my pleasurable duty to say that to Mrs. Rose Fay-Thomas is largely due the neat, parliamentary consummation of the plans for this the first meeting of the kind. Not one single hitch occurred to mar the steady flow of success, and be it here said quite sotto voce: The whole affair was carried out in the most business-like manner of any meetings of the kind as yet held during the Fair.
9Friday, June 22—Third and Last Day of the Festival.
11PART I.
12Conductor, William L. Tomlins.
13"Judas Maccabeus," selections ……………………………………… Händel
15PART II.
16Conductor, Theodore Thomas.
17Overture, "Leonore," No. 3 ……………………………………… Beethoven
18"Requiem Mass" ………………………………………………… Berlioz
19Requiem et Kyrie.
20Dies Irae.
21The somewhat antiquated and quite easy oratorio was on the whole fairly rendered, although the conscientious critic could detect many flaws and imperfections both in orchestra and chorus. Lloyd made his usual hits. In "Arm, arm, ye brave," and his other solos he carried the fair sized audience with him with irresistible force. His recitatives, "Tis well, my friend," and "Thanks to my brethren" were sadly handicapped by the seemingly utter lack of knowledge on the part of Mr. Tomlins as to the tempo to be taken, and again by that gentleman's unfortunate habit of ceasing to direct at all just at the most critical moments.
23The orchestra was of sheer necessity forced to carry the awkward bits by their own wits, for if they had obeyed the director they would frequently have been silent at times when their support was vital to the soloists.
25The work is a poor selection for such an occasion at the best, even if the chorus did their parts well. The promises as to the orchestral attractions in the "Requiem" were fulfilled and surpassed even the greatest expectations. I counted close upon 200 in the main body of the band, and the four choirs of brass at the four corners of the chorus numbered about forty. The chorus got on as well as could be expected of them with the tantalizingly awkward problems of the vocal score, and the colossal "Dies Irae" was thundered forth with awe inspiring effect. I can safely say that the spirit of the departed composer must surely have felt a glow of triumph (if spirits are in the habit of doing such things) at the complete realization of his dreams as to the personal of the great orchestra. If we could only have had twenty pianos at one of the women's recitals, he would doubtless have experienced a further thrill. As it was we had five pianos on the little stage at one time, and I am particularly requested by Mrs. Thomas to state that in order to get these instruments on the stage, together with the vocalion, which is a fixture, it was necessary to have certain instruments project out over the stage leaving little enough room for the performers. To-morrow we are awaiting a great treat in the "German Requiem" of Brahms, sung by the Cincinnati May Festival Association.
27W. WAUGH LAUDER.
29Callers—Miss Amy Fay, Mrs. Clementine De Vere Sapiio and Mr. R. Sapiio; Franz Rummel, the pianist; Julius Gantzberg, tenor; Ross Jungnickel, of Baltimore; Gustave Hille and Maurits Leefson, of Philadelphia, were callers at this office during the past week. one of two readings
30Callers—Miss Amy Fay, Mrs. Clementine De Vere Sapio and Mr. R. Sapio; Franz Rummel, the pianist; Julius Gantzberg, tenor; Ross Jungnickel, of Baltimore; Gustave Hille and Maurits Leefson, of Philadelphia, were callers at this office during the past week. one of two readings
32Max Spicker Injured.—Max Spicker, the musician and conductor of the Arion Society in Mr. Van der Stucken's absence, met with a fall in an elevated railroad car recently. He cut his head seriously, but is now much better.
34They Sail To-day.—Clementine De Vere and her husband, Romualdo Sapiio, sail to-day for Europe. They will remain abroad a year, and Mrs. Sapiio will sing in Germany, Austria, France and England. The best wishes of musical America accompany these two talented artists. one of two readings
35They Sail To-day.—Clementine De Vere and her husband, Romualdo Sapio, sail to-day for Europe. They will remain abroad a year, and Mrs. Sapio will sing in Germany, Austria, France and England. The best wishes of musical America accompany these two talented artists. one of two readings
37They Ought To.—Boston union musicians are talking of establishing a club house.
39A Good Chance.—There is an excellent chance for a good position in a large city in this State for a competent pianist and teacher of voice combined. None but the talented need hope. Apply at this office.
41Leonora Von Stosch.
43THE following are a few of the many pleasant press notices received by Miss Von Stosch during the past season, and will serve to indicate the esteem in which she is held artistically:
45Miss Von Stosch is without a doubt the peer of all the young girl violinists who are now before the public in America. She has a splendid tone, a graceful bow arm and wrist, and her execution is growing clearer, more certain and more even every time that she appears; she has made great strides in her playing since she first appeared in Buffalo. At the concert yesterday she interpreted her music with brilliant effect. She is to spend the summer in study, and when next she is heard by the public her development will be very apparent.—Buffalo "Courier," May 10.
47Miss Von Stosch's violin solo, a "Gypsy Dance" by Sarasate, was a truly delicate piece of artistic execution. Her wonderful manipulation of the bow delighted the audience, and the latter found vent for its admiration in rapturous applause. In fact her advent was the event of the evening's performance, and her graceful pose and ease of carriage had a wonderfully telling effect.—Philadelphia "Evening Item," May 2, 1888.
49Miss Von Stosch played Sarasate's "Gypsy Dance" exceedingly well. She has a good tone; her bowing is excellent, and her intonation always true. As an encore she gave a very fine performance of the intermezzo from the "Cavalleria Rusticana."—Philadelphia "Evening Call," May 2, 1888.
51The central interest in solo work lay in Miss Von Stosch's brilliant playing of Hauser's Hungarian Rhapsody. For encore the fair young violinist gave the intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana. She has never played with more delightful abandon.—New York "World," May 1, 1888.
53The Right Man in the Right Place.—Next Monday J. V. Gottschalk, who at present directs the roof show at the Madison Square Garden, will replace James W. Morrissey as director of amusement in and on that building.
55The Sternberges' Vacation.—Mr. Constantin Sternberg, the pianist and composer, sails for Europe next Wednesday with his wife for a summer's vacation. Mr. Sternberg has had a busy year in Philadelphia and has played with much success in concert, both in and out of the city.
57The Seidl Concerts.—The Seidl concerts in Madison Square Garden terminate this evening. A pleasant incident during the season was the singing last Sunday evening of Mr. Julius Gantzberg, a violinist and former member of both Seidl's and Thomas' orchestra. Mr. Gantzberg has been studying the vocal art abroad, and is the possessor of a clear, musical and well cultivated tenor voice, which he uses with taste and intelligence.
59Gussie Cottlow.—Gussie Cottlow, the young piano virtuoso, will play a number of concerts next November through California.
61NOVELLO'S EDITION OF GHORAL WORKS
62AS PERFORMED AT THE
63Music and Festival Halls of the WORLD'S FAIR,
64DURING MAY AND JUNE.
66Mendelssohn's Elijah.
67Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Pocket Edition. Paper, $0.50
68" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Boards, .75
69" " " " Cloth, 1.50 | " " " " Cloth, 1.00
71Mendelssohn's St. Paul.
72Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Pocket Edition. Paper, $0.50
73" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Boards, .75
74" " " " Cloth, 1.50 | " " " " Cloth, 1.00
76Haydn's Creation.
77Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Pocket Edition. Paper, $0.50
78" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Boards, .75
79" " " " Cloth, 1.50 | " " " " Cloth, 1.00
81Handel's Messiah.
82Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Pocket Edition. Paper, $0.50
83" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Boards, .75
84" " " " Cloth, 1.50 | " " " " Cloth, 1.00
86Handel's Israel in Egypt.
87Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Pocket Edition. Paper, $0.50
88" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Boards, .75
89" " " " Cloth, 1.50 | " " " " Cloth, 1.00
91Gounod's Third Mass.
92Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $1.50
93" " " " Boards, 1.00 | " " " " Cloth, 2.00
95Bach's Passion St. Matthew.
96Vocal Score, Octavo. Paper, $0.75 | Vocal Score, Octavo. Cloth, $1.50
98List of Works to be performed during following months will be duly announced.
100CHILDREN'S Souvenir Song Book,
101Arranged by WILLIAM L. TOMLINS, Choral Director
102OF THE
103COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION,
104CHICAGO, 1893.
106Containing 40 Original Songs with Words by
107Harriet Monroe, James Russell Lowell, Edmund C. Stedman,
108Elsie J. Cooley, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Richard H. Stoddard,
109Richard Watson Gilder, John Greenleaf Whittier.
111—Music by—
112Alberto Randegger, J. W. Chadwick, Horatio W. Parker,
113Eaton Faning, J. Barnby, Templeton Strong,
114John K. Paine, Arthur Foote, Ethelbert Nevin,
115J. F. Bridge, G. Henschel, C. H. H. Parry,
116Alfred R. Gaul, Berthold Tours, C. J. Stanford,
117A. C. Mackenzie, And others.
119NOVELLO, EWER & COMPANY, 21 EAST 17th STREET, NEW YORK.
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